Yard Goat Driver / Distribution Material Handler II

Responsibilities

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for driving and maneuvering yard goat and trailers from dock to dock switching out trailers to keep receiving activities moving
• Responsible for drop and hook trailers safely
• Responsible for performing yard audits at beginning and end of shift
• Ensure that trailers are properly positioned for loading and unloading for pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
• Perform daily safety checks on yard truck and report any issues to management
• Maintain a clean and organized yard
• Responsible for performing pre- and post-trip inspections and submitting reports indicating truck conditions
• Adhere to guidelines of safety-sensitive functions pertaining to job responsibilities within the yard
• Communicate with others including management to ensure efficient operations are being performed
• Conduct material handling tasks when not operating yard goat
• Perform any other distribution material handling tasks when not operating yard goat, e. operating sit down and reach forklifts including loading, unloading trucks and putting away materials in locations
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• Tractor Trailer experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to lift to 25 lbs
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Possess a team-player attitude
• May substitute local for over-the-road experience
• This position must pass pre-hire background and drug test

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to read, understand, and demonstrate safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to request and complete trailer moves in the Yard Management System (YMS)

Rain Bird is an equal opportunity employer.